{"id":231,"date":"2010-02-03T13:12:43","date_gmt":"2010-02-03T20:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techiewhizkid.com\/?p=231"},"modified":"2013-01-30T14:24:36","modified_gmt":"2013-01-30T21:24:36","slug":"100-tips-to-become-a-smarter-and-better-twitterer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techiewhizkid.com\/100-tips-to-become-a-smarter-and-better-twitterer\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Tips To Become a Smarter and Better Twitter User"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-232\" title=\"twitter-logo\" alt=\"twitter-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.techiewhizkid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/twitter-logo.jpeg?resize=122%2C122&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"122\" height=\"122\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>Twitter is a fun and useful and powerful tool for the beginner or advancedTwitter. You\u2019ll need to learn the lingo, mechanics, and the ins and outs of interacting with followers. Here, we\u2019ll take a look at 100 tips that can help you do just that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Beginners<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"7a7853692f91f1c3aa9fe870b4069c5d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- techiewhizkid_link_1 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8372396756447573\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9242151396\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just getting started, be sure to follow these tips.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"More...\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.techiewhizkid.com\/wp-includes\/js\/tinymce\/plugins\/wordpress\/img\/trans.gif?w=1140&#038;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/10-easy-steps-for-twitter-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Set up your profile<\/a><\/strong>: Give people a glimpse beyond what your tweets reveal.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/10-easy-steps-for-twitter-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Include a picture<\/a><\/strong>: Make sure you add a photo of yourself so that your tweets will be more personal.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2008\/11\/10\/twitter-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Create a simple and short Twitter name<\/a><\/strong>: The longer your Twitter ID, the more space it takes up, and having a complicated name can make it hard for people to respond to or mention you.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.problogger.net\/archives\/2008\/01\/25\/35-twitter-tips-from-35-twitter-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Just do it<\/a><\/strong>: Don\u2019t just lurk-jump into the conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.searchenginewatch.com\/090226-100847\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make your profile link something that tells more about you<\/a><\/strong>: Share your blog, an about me page, or any other page that offers more information about the person behind the tweets.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341109,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share photos<\/a><\/strong>: Post your photos on Twitter to shake things up a bit and add some interest to your stream.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/twittertips.org\/general-twitter-tips-for-starters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use proper grammar<\/a><\/strong>: Occasional abbreviations are passable, but make sure that your tweets are readable.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2008\/11\/10\/twitter-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use your real name<\/a><\/strong>: Build your personal brand by choosing your real name as your Twitter ID.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2009\/01\/06\/twitter-follow-fail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">List your location<\/a><\/strong>: Many people use Twitter for local networking, so they\u2019ll be more likely to follow you if they know where you are.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2008\/11\/10\/twitter-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn the lingo<\/a><\/strong>: If you don\u2019t know what DM, @, RT, and other Twitter symbols and words are, look them up or ask.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/twittertips.org\/general-twitter-tips-for-starters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t rush to build your network<\/a><\/strong>: Don\u2019t follow hundreds of people right away-allow your following to grow organically.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341095,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reply to someone with @<\/a><\/strong>: Place an @ sign in front of someone\u2019s name on Twitter to write to them specifically, or simply just mention them-they will be notified that you did so.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341095,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shrink your URLs<\/a><\/strong>: Use a URL shortener like TinyURL or is.gd to make it easier to fit into 140 characters.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341109,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use your mobile device<\/a><\/strong>: Tweet from your phone, iPod, or other mobile device to keep your Twitter updated on the go, using the mobile web or text.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341095,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find your friends<\/a><\/strong>: Use Twitter\u2019s search in order to find your friends, classmates, organizations, and others that you may want to follow on Twitter.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thoughtsofawannabelibrarian.wordpress.com\/2009\/03\/17\/a-basic-guide-to-twitter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go public<\/a><\/strong>: Keep your tweet public so that people can get to know you before deciding to blindly follow.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341109,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make it easy for others to find your tweets<\/a><\/strong>: Use a hashtag (#) in order to be more a part of a popular conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/6-ways-to-maximize-the-use-of-your-140-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use abbreviations<\/a><\/strong>: Make use of codes like LOL, BRB, and NSFW to save space and reading effort.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/help.twitter.com\/forums\/10711\/entries\/15355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Remove and\/or block problem followers<\/a><\/strong>: If you don\u2019t want to follow someone anymore, you can remove them, and if you don\u2019t want your tweets to appear in their timeline, you can block them.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/6-ways-to-maximize-the-use-of-your-140-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Remove irrelevant words<\/a><\/strong>: Use only the words that are completely necessary to get your message across.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/help.twitter.com\/forums\/10711\/entries\/14016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go private<\/a><\/strong>: Make your account private if you don\u2019t want to share your updates with the world.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Finding Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to really use Twitter, you\u2019ll need to build your own community and find people to follow.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/10-easy-steps-for-twitter-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find people with similar interests<\/a><\/strong>: Check out Twitter directories to find, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.christiancolleges.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">classmates<\/a>, people in your niche and interests, as well as those in your location.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/technologizer.com\/2009\/03\/27\/my-1-twitter-tip-smart-advice-from-36-twitterers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t sweat finding followers<\/a><\/strong>: Twitter isn\u2019t about quantity, but quality-focus on building good relationships with those you follow.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2008\/12\/19\/how-to-win-twitter-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow genuine people<\/a><\/strong>: Avoid only following people that want to game the system-build relationships with people.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/chep2m.wordpress.com\/2008\/05\/08\/ten-top-twitter-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep an eye on Facebook statuses<\/a><\/strong>: Many Facebook users tie their status to Twitter-if you see any @ signs in there, chances are they are on Twitter.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.techcrunch.com\/2009\/01\/25\/kevin-rose-10-ways-to-increase-your-twitter-followers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share your passions in life<\/a><\/strong>: Discuss your hobbies and interests, and hash tag them so others can find you-and find others this way as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/hubpages.com\/hub\/100-twitter-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">List yourself in directories<\/a><\/strong>: Make sure you\u2019re easy to find by putting your Twitter name in relevant directories.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/twittertips.org\/10-tips-to-get-more-twitter-followers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get out from behind the curtain<\/a><\/strong>: Participate in meetups to meet your followers face to face, and get connected with others.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/7-ways-to-be-worth-following-on-twitter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be informative<\/a><\/strong>: Share links, video, and more in order to be interesting and valuable to the Twitter conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2008\/12\/19\/how-to-win-twitter-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow influencers<\/a><\/strong>: Follow important people on Twitter and interact with them to get lots of value.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jmorganmarketing.com\/20-twitter-tips-to-make-you-a-better-twitter-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow the people that you think are interesting<\/a><\/strong>: Listen to people that say things you\u2019re interested in hearing.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/10-traits-of-highly-effective-twitter-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be funny and interesting<\/a><\/strong>: Make your timeline entertaining so that others will want to follow you.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2008\/12\/19\/how-to-win-twitter-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make yourself an authority<\/a><\/strong>: Share invaluable knowledge that would be missed if you stopped tweeting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Keeping Followers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got followers, be sure to keep them by following these guidelines.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/10-easy-steps-for-twitter-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t spam<\/a><\/strong>: Just don\u2019t. Excessive DMs, repeated messages, and constant annoying information will get you unfollowed quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/8-sure-fire-ways-to-tick-off-the-twitterverse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow back<\/a><\/strong>: For goodness sakes, reciprocate. If someone is following you, and they offer some value, go ahead and follow them back-you can always take it back later.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.problogger.net\/archives\/2008\/01\/25\/35-twitter-tips-from-35-twitter-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t make Twitter an extension of your blog<\/a><\/strong>: Twitter about your blog, but go beyond it as well-Twitter isn\u2019t RSS.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/8-sure-fire-ways-to-tick-off-the-twitterverse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take it easy<\/a><\/strong>: Don\u2019t tweet incessantly-or you\u2019ll flood the windows of others so much that they\u2019ll want to stop listening.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Tweeting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are some of the ideas and things you can tweet about.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2009\/02\/23\/twitter-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share your announcements<\/a><\/strong>: Let people know about your achievements-shows, interviews, big trips.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/twittertips.org\/what-should-you-tweet-about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tweet useful links<\/a><\/strong>: Found something interesting, useful, or funny? Share it with your Twitter network.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2008\/12\/19\/how-to-win-twitter-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Have fun<\/a><\/strong>: Be social, make connections, and use Twitter for good.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/twittertips.org\/what-should-you-tweet-about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share multimedia<\/a><\/strong>: Twitter loves photos, videos, and more, so share good multimedia.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/10-easy-steps-for-twitter-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Update daily<\/a><\/strong>: Update at least once a day so your followers have something to follow along with.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Developing Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These tips explain how to develop good relationships with your Twitter followers.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.problogger.net\/archives\/2008\/01\/25\/35-twitter-tips-from-35-twitter-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask questions, give answers<\/a><\/strong>: Help others out, and ask for their opinions to improve relationships.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2008\/11\/10\/twitter-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check your @ replies<\/a><\/strong>: Make sure you know who is mentioning you by looking at your @ replies, and responding to them.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2009\/02\/23\/twitter-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collaborate with others<\/a><\/strong>: Share information and work closely with others in your niche on Twitter.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/twittertips.org\/what-should-you-tweet-about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Show gratitude<\/a><\/strong>: If someone\u2019s helped you out, be sure to thank them publicly.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jmorganmarketing.com\/20-twitter-tips-to-make-you-a-better-twitter-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be a human being<\/a><\/strong>: Share personal information and show people that you\u2019re a human being.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2008\/12\/19\/how-to-win-twitter-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Provide value<\/a><\/strong>: Share your knowledge and give people a reason to listen when you tweet.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2008\/12\/19\/how-to-win-twitter-friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Give shout outs<\/a><\/strong>: Mention your Twitter friends and give them the spotlight.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2009\/02\/25\/tweetup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet off of Twitter<\/a><\/strong>: Go to Tweetups and meet other users, or organize your own.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/10-easy-steps-for-twitter-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Retweet<\/a><\/strong>: If someone you\u2019re following offers valuable information, retweet it, and you can simultaneously share it with more people and show the person you retweeted that you appreciate them.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/technologizer.com\/2009\/03\/27\/my-1-twitter-tip-smart-advice-from-36-twitterers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Respond to every reply<\/a><\/strong>: If someone writes directly to you, be sure to acknowledge them by responding to their tweet.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.problogger.net\/archives\/2008\/01\/25\/35-twitter-tips-from-35-twitter-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be genuine<\/a><\/strong>: Avoid being false-stay honest and let people see yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.problogger.net\/archives\/2008\/01\/25\/how-to-use-twitter-tips-for-bloggers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep an eye on your reply ratio<\/a><\/strong>: You should keep your ratio or normal tweets to reply tweets in balance in order to stay original while still actively engaging others.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341095,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take extended or private conversations to DM<\/a><\/strong>: If there\u2019s too much quantity, or a privacy issue involved, don\u2019t Tweet in public-share via DM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Getting Value<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here we\u2019ll take a look at how you can best get value out of Twitter.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/10-easy-steps-for-twitter-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the conversation<\/a><\/strong>: Read what others are doing and reply to what you\u2019re interested in.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341087,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask for help<\/a><\/strong>: Use Twitter to get your questions answered and find a lending hand.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/twittertips.org\/how-to-get-more-people-to-retweet-you-on-twitter.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep your tweets short enough to retweet<\/a><\/strong>: If you want to be retweeted, make sure to leave extra space for at least \u201cRT @yourname\u201d to be added.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/chep2m.wordpress.com\/2008\/05\/08\/ten-top-twitter-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep up with the Twitter blog<\/a><\/strong>: Find out about technical problems, community issues, and more from the Twitter blog.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.problogger.net\/archives\/2008\/01\/25\/how-to-use-twitter-tips-for-bloggers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay active<\/a><\/strong>: Don\u2019t use Twitter passively-be an active user to get the most value from it.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341087,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow the news<\/a><\/strong>: Twitter is a great source for breaking news-often beating mainstream media to the punch by hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.problogger.net\/archives\/2008\/05\/08\/5-tips-to-grow-your-twitter-presence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tweet during peak times<\/a><\/strong>: People are most likely to see your tweets during US business hours, so time your usage accordingly.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341087,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay on top of your friends<\/a><\/strong>: Use Twitter as a service to stay well connected with your real-life friends.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341087,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with companies for better service<\/a><\/strong>: Use connections on Twitter to address your customer complaints.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/article2\/0,2817,2341087,00.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet celebrities<\/a><\/strong>: You can often have a conversation with celebrities on Twitter, even if it\u2019s one sided.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/blog\/2007\/09\/tracking-twitter.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Track mentions of keywords<\/a><\/strong>: Set up a service to notify you whenever certain keywords are used on Twitter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Snafus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are actions that are best avoided on Twitter.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/technologizer.com\/2009\/03\/27\/my-1-twitter-tip-smart-advice-from-36-twitterers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Remember to tweet like your grandma\u2019s listening<\/a><\/strong>: Twitter is public, and even if you keep things private, you can never be too careful.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/8-sure-fire-ways-to-tick-off-the-twitterverse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Give information about links<\/a><\/strong>: Don\u2019t just share links without any explanation-tell your followers why they need to visit.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bloghighlight.com\/50-greatest-twitter-tips-twitter-secrets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep it all to one tweet<\/a><\/strong>: You\u2019re limited to 140 characters-keep it that way unless it\u2019s absolutely necessary.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/8-sure-fire-ways-to-tick-off-the-twitterverse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t share EVERYTHING you do<\/a><\/strong>: Don\u2019t share useless details about your cat or grilled cheese sandwich for lunch-make things a little more interesting.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2009\/01\/06\/twitter-follow-fail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stop arguing<\/a><\/strong>: Debate is fine, but too much tense back and forth will turn followers off.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/4-constant-twitter-mistakes-you-should-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avoid automatic DMs<\/a><\/strong>: Don\u2019t set up your account to send welcome DMs to new followers-it\u2019s considered impersonal and bad form.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jmorganmarketing.com\/20-twitter-tips-to-make-you-a-better-twitter-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make sure your background doesn\u2019t look like an advertisement<\/a><\/strong>: Many users choose to customize their background-just be careful not to take it too far.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2009\/01\/06\/twitter-follow-fail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep your follow to following ratio fairly even<\/a><\/strong>: You should be following about the same amount of people who follow you-too far either way makes you look like a spammer or a snob.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/8-sure-fire-ways-to-tick-off-the-twitterverse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t expect unrelated people to follow you back<\/a><\/strong>: If your Twitter is all about how you sell real estate in California, someone in Texas with no unifying interests to you is just not likely to want to reciprocate.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2009\/01\/06\/twitter-follow-fail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t be an island<\/a><\/strong>: Engage your followers, and show that you\u2019re a part of the community.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2009\/01\/06\/twitter-follow-fail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t make it a following contest<\/a><\/strong>: If your main goal on Twitter is to amass as many Twitter followers as possible, you\u2019ll end up turning a lot of followers off.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/4-constant-twitter-mistakes-you-should-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do not autorespond<\/a><\/strong>: Autoresponders take the personality out of Twitter-individually connect instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2009\/01\/06\/twitter-follow-fail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t always push your agenda<\/a><\/strong>: Twitter is a great marketing tool, but it will backfire on you if you abuse it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>For Business<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow these tips if you\u2019re a business on Twitter.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/140254\/2009\/05\/twitterdos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t automate<\/a><\/strong>: Impersonality is the bane of Twitter-you\u2019ll get more attention by engaging others and being genuine.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kylelacy.com\/25-small-business-twitter-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use a photo instead of a logo<\/a><\/strong>: Make your Twitter account more personal with a photo.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.horsepigcow.com\/2008\/04\/21\/tweeting-for-companies-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share your events<\/a><\/strong>: Make things interesting and possibly meet your followers through events.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/140254\/2009\/05\/twitterdos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be personal<\/a><\/strong>: Show character and enforce a friendly brand for your company.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.horsepigcow.com\/2008\/04\/21\/tweeting-for-companies-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share contests<\/a><\/strong>: Get followers more interested in what you tweet by holding contests.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kylelacy.com\/25-small-business-twitter-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Create multiple accounts if necessary<\/a><\/strong>: Set up an official account and others for individual employees if you\u2019d like.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/140254\/2009\/05\/twitterdos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow relevant people<\/a><\/strong>: Connect with colleagues, journalists, competitors, and people who love your brand.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.horsepigcow.com\/2008\/04\/21\/tweeting-for-companies-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share your business culture with OHs (overheards)<\/a><\/strong>: Let people listen in to what\u2019s happening in your office by repeating fun moments and comments.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kylelacy.com\/25-small-business-twitter-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gather information<\/a><\/strong>: Ask Twitter followers what they\u2019d like to see from you, and how you can improve.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cio.com\/article\/491599\/Nine_Twitter_Tips_for_Business?page=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monitor your brand<\/a><\/strong>: Use alerts to find out what people are saying about your business, and respond to them.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.horsepigcow.com\/2008\/04\/21\/tweeting-for-companies-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share your media<\/a><\/strong>: Link to videos, interviews, and more so followers can learn more about you and your business.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/140254\/2009\/05\/twitterdos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talk back<\/a><\/strong>: Engage with those who engage you-and don\u2019t be afraid to start conversations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Productivity &amp; Organization<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These tips will help you keep it all together.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.problogger.net\/archives\/2008\/01\/25\/35-twitter-tips-from-35-twitter-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use a client<\/a><\/strong>: Whether you\u2019re on a mobile device or your desktop, get some help from clients like TwitterFon, Twirl, or TweetDeck.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/technologizer.com\/2009\/03\/27\/my-1-twitter-tip-smart-advice-from-36-twitterers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t feel like you have to read every tweet<\/a><\/strong>: You will miss some tweets, and that\u2019s OK.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.problogger.net\/archives\/2008\/01\/25\/35-twitter-tips-from-35-twitter-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Limit your Twitter time<\/a><\/strong>: Check in occasionally, but don\u2019t let Twitter keep you from more important things.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jmorganmarketing.com\/types-of-twitter-followers-how-people-follow-on-twitter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t feel pressured to follow everyone back<\/a><\/strong>: While you generally should follow those who follow you, if someone offers no value to you, don\u2019t feel guilty about not following them back.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Beyond Twitter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take things a step further with these tips.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/10-easy-steps-for-twitter-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link your Twitter and Facebook<\/a><\/strong>: Use the Twitter app on Facebook to automatically update your status whenever you update Twitter.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitip.com\/10-easy-steps-for-twitter-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Put your blog posts on Twitter<\/a><\/strong>: Share blog post links on Twitter to reach a greater audience.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2008\/11\/10\/twitter-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share your Twitter ID<\/a><\/strong>: Put your Twitter ID on your email, business cards, and other social media networks so others will know you\u2019re on the service.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/technologizer.com\/2009\/03\/27\/my-1-twitter-tip-smart-advice-from-36-twitterers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tell others about 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